Tennessee Permit Practice Test Questions and
Answers Already Graded A
Properly adjusted seat belt restraints:
A. Are designed to prevent whiplash if hit from behind.
B. Both A and C.
C. Should always be at a level even with the back of the - CORRECT ANSWER- B
The driver should drive with both hands on the steering
wheel approximately in the:
A. 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions
B. 11 o'clock and 6 o'clock positions
C. 7 o'clock and 5 o'clock positions - CORRECT ANSWER- A
When adjusting the driver's seat for best driving posture,
set the seat in an upright position where your body is
about how far from the steering wheel?
A. 6 to 8 inches
B. 10 to 12 inches
C. 18 to 24 inches - CORRECT ANSWER- B
A child in a child passenger restraint system (car seat)
should:
A. be facing the rear of the car if weighing less than 20
pounds and under 1 year old.
B. be facing forward if the child is one through three
years old, and weighs more than 20 pounds,
C. A & B - CORRECT ANSWER- C
The lap belt should be worn:
A. at the abdomen for extra comfort .
B. above the pelvis so it doesn't touch the top of the
thighs.
C. by pregnant women below the abdomen and the
shoulder belt above the belly. - CORRECT ANSWER- C
The safest place for children 12 and under to ride in a
vehicle equipped with air bags is:
A. The front seat
B. The back seat
C. The bed of a pick-up truck - CORRECT ANSWER- B
The sign at right means: (red triangular sign that says "yield")
A. Slow down and yield to traffic
on main road when merging.
, B. Always come to a complete stop.
C. Give your turn signal and proceed
into traffic at regular speed. - CORRECT ANSWER- A
What does a traffic signal with a yellow left arrow
indicate to the driver?
A. Prepare to yield to oncoming traffic.
B. Protected left turn is about to end.
C. Both of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER- C
The center of the roadway is marked with one solid
yellow line and one broken yellow line. If the broken
yellow line is on the right of the solid yellow line
(your side) it means:
A. You are not allowed to pass in this area.
B. You are in a "passing zone" and it is safe to pass other vehicles if no oncoming traffic
is present.
C. You are only allowed to make right turns in this
area - CORRECT ANSWER- B
It is illegal to park:
A. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
B. Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
C. Both of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER- C
The two-second rule for following at a safe distance will
hold true at:
A. Speeds up to 30 m.p.h.
B. Any speed.
C. Speeds up to 55 m.p.h. - CORRECT ANSWER- B
Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from
a one-way street?
A. The lane nearest the left curb.
B. The lane nearest the center of the street.
C. The lane nearest the right curb. - CORRECT ANSWER- A
Motorists are required by law when passing a bicycle
traveling in the same direction to allow a minimumdistance of:
A. 1 foot
B. 3 feet
C. Safely away from the bicycle. - CORRECT ANSWER- B
When entering an interstate highway, you should:
A. Stop, check for cars and enter when safe.
B. Check for cars, reduce speed to 25 MPH before
Answers Already Graded A
Properly adjusted seat belt restraints:
A. Are designed to prevent whiplash if hit from behind.
B. Both A and C.
C. Should always be at a level even with the back of the - CORRECT ANSWER- B
The driver should drive with both hands on the steering
wheel approximately in the:
A. 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions
B. 11 o'clock and 6 o'clock positions
C. 7 o'clock and 5 o'clock positions - CORRECT ANSWER- A
When adjusting the driver's seat for best driving posture,
set the seat in an upright position where your body is
about how far from the steering wheel?
A. 6 to 8 inches
B. 10 to 12 inches
C. 18 to 24 inches - CORRECT ANSWER- B
A child in a child passenger restraint system (car seat)
should:
A. be facing the rear of the car if weighing less than 20
pounds and under 1 year old.
B. be facing forward if the child is one through three
years old, and weighs more than 20 pounds,
C. A & B - CORRECT ANSWER- C
The lap belt should be worn:
A. at the abdomen for extra comfort .
B. above the pelvis so it doesn't touch the top of the
thighs.
C. by pregnant women below the abdomen and the
shoulder belt above the belly. - CORRECT ANSWER- C
The safest place for children 12 and under to ride in a
vehicle equipped with air bags is:
A. The front seat
B. The back seat
C. The bed of a pick-up truck - CORRECT ANSWER- B
The sign at right means: (red triangular sign that says "yield")
A. Slow down and yield to traffic
on main road when merging.
, B. Always come to a complete stop.
C. Give your turn signal and proceed
into traffic at regular speed. - CORRECT ANSWER- A
What does a traffic signal with a yellow left arrow
indicate to the driver?
A. Prepare to yield to oncoming traffic.
B. Protected left turn is about to end.
C. Both of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER- C
The center of the roadway is marked with one solid
yellow line and one broken yellow line. If the broken
yellow line is on the right of the solid yellow line
(your side) it means:
A. You are not allowed to pass in this area.
B. You are in a "passing zone" and it is safe to pass other vehicles if no oncoming traffic
is present.
C. You are only allowed to make right turns in this
area - CORRECT ANSWER- B
It is illegal to park:
A. Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
B. Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
C. Both of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER- C
The two-second rule for following at a safe distance will
hold true at:
A. Speeds up to 30 m.p.h.
B. Any speed.
C. Speeds up to 55 m.p.h. - CORRECT ANSWER- B
Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from
a one-way street?
A. The lane nearest the left curb.
B. The lane nearest the center of the street.
C. The lane nearest the right curb. - CORRECT ANSWER- A
Motorists are required by law when passing a bicycle
traveling in the same direction to allow a minimumdistance of:
A. 1 foot
B. 3 feet
C. Safely away from the bicycle. - CORRECT ANSWER- B
When entering an interstate highway, you should:
A. Stop, check for cars and enter when safe.
B. Check for cars, reduce speed to 25 MPH before
